Originally Posted By: Quietly_Learning
Unfortunately I've had handwarmers not work within the expiration period on numerous occasions. After many years of buying them I've found that they're only good for about six months or so even though they are marked for a year.

Really?

I've found they're pretty much hit and miss. I've had brand new ones fail to work. Overall I've never been impressed with them, and refuse to buy them.

Sadly my wife bought me a case one year for Xmas while living in Detroit. I think the case is still unopened (don't tell her!!!)